Marvin Karlins

Marvin Karlins (October 4, 1941) is an American psychologist, academic, author, and consultant known for his work and research in behavioral psychology, aviation safety, management education, and popular writing.[1] He is a Professor of Management at the University of South Florida.[2]

Biography

He was born on October 4, 1941, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He received his B.A. degree from the University of Minnesota and his Ph.D. in Psychology from Princeton University.[3]His doctoral research examined conceptual complexity and creativity in problem-solving tasks and was later published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.[4][5]

He has been affiliated for over 50 years with the University of South Florida, where he serves as a professor of management in the Muma College of Business.[2]

Research

His early work on stereotypes and creativity, including the widely cited 1969 study “On the Fading of Social Stereotypes,” contributed to social psychology research.[6] He later produced influential work in aviation psychology, including studies of pilot stress, communication, and crew resource management, and helped develop the OASIS training program for integrated airline teamwork.[7]

In aviation psychology, Karlins produced pioneering research on pilot behavior, stress, and communication. His 1989 article “The Spousal Factor in Pilot Stress,” published in Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, introduced perspectives on external stressors affecting pilot performance.[8] He also co-developed the “Aircrew Behavioral Compass,” a model for categorizing pilot behavioral styles, and contributed to early crew resource management (CRM) training programs[9]

Poker career

Karlins has also been active in the professional poker community as a player, author, and commentator.[10] He has appeared on televised events including the World Poker Tour and the World Series of Poker Main Event.[11] He has authored and co-authored books on poker and served for ten years as an editor and columnist for Gambling Times magazine.[2]

He has also been involved in promoting poker education, serving as a mentor to students through the University of South Florida’s poker club and acting as an ambassador for poker organizations.[12]

Awards and recognition

He has been awarded the University of South Florida Presidential Medal for his work supporting student scholarships. His professional achievements have also been recognized through his inclusion in Marquis Who's Who.[3]

Personal life

Karlins has been with his life partner, Edyth, for almost five decades.  They have a daughter, Amber, an award-winning screenwriter and professor, and a granddaughter, Ella.[13]

Selected publications

Books

  • Karlins, Marvin (1969). The Last Man is Out. Prentice-Hall. ISBN 978-0-13-532945-0.
  • Andrews, Lewis M.; Karlins, Marvin (1971). Requiem for Democracy?. Holt, Rinehart and Winston. ISBN 978-0-03-078120-9.
  • Andrews, Lewis M.; Karlins, Marvin (1975). Psychology: What's in it for Us?. Random House. ISBN 978-0-394-31850-9.
  • Karlins, Marvin (1981). The Human Use of Human Resources. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 978-0-07-033298-0.
  • Berman, Lyle (2005-11-01). I'm All In: Lyle Berman and the Birth of the World Poker Tour. Cardoza. ISBN 978-1-58042-176-8.
  • Karlins, Marvin; John, Stephen (2009). Deal Me in: Twenty of the World's Top Poker Players Share the Heartbreaking and Inspiring Stories of how They Turned Pro. Phil's House Publishing Inc. ISBN 978-0-9824558-0-7.
  • Karlins, Marvin (1981-04-12). The Other Way to Better Grades. Random House Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-449-90046-8.
  • Karlins, Marvin (1989). Making the Workplace a Worthplace. Kendall/Hunt. ISBN 978-0-8403-5228-6.
  • Karlins, Marvin (2021-06-11). Life Management 2. 0: How to Have the Time of Your Life. Kendall Hunt Publishing Company. ISBN 978-1-7924-7321-0.

References

  1. ↑ "'A Complete Unknown': USF professor recalls introducing folk music to a young Bob Dylan". wtsp.com. 2024-12-27. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
  2. 1 2 3 "After 50 years at USF, this professor sees the times a-changin'". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  3. 1 2 "Marquis Who's Who Honors Marvin Karlins, PhD, for Excellence in Education and Related Activities". 24-7 Press Release Newswire. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  4. ↑ "About Marvin Karlins". Psychology Today. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  5. ↑ Marrero, Tony (January 12, 2021). "Chasing your Powerball dreams? Odds may be worse than other lottery games, but the payoff is so much better". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  6. ↑ Karlins, M.; Coffman, T. L.; Walters, G. (1969). "On the fading of social stereotypes: studies in three generations of college students". Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 13 (1): 1–16. doi:10.1037/h0027994. ISSN 0022-3514. PMID 5352372.
  7. ↑ "Marquis Who's Who Honors Marvin Karlins, PhD, for Excellence in Education and Related Activities". 24-7 Press Release Newswire. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
  8. ↑ Karlins, M.; Koh, F.; McCully, L. (1989). "The spousal factor in pilot stress". Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine. 60 (11): 1112–1115. ISSN 0095-6562. PMID 2684130.
  9. ↑ "UCM Experts Guide | University of South Florida". cloud.usf.edu. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
  10. ↑ "Marvin "mkarlins" Karlins is the Duckman". www.pokernews.com. 2020-07-16. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  11. ↑ "Marvin Karlins With the Accidental Verbal Bluff". www.pokernews.com. 2017-06-11. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  12. ↑ "Faculty Spotlight: Marvin Karlins Pens Autobiography of Tampa Philanthropist | USF Muma College of Business". www.usf.edu. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  13. ↑ "Marvin Karlins". Porchlight Book Company. Retrieved 2026-06-16.


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